STAND STRONG

Monday of the Tent Week in Ordinary Time Year C John 19:25-27 The gospel of today depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross watching her son die a horrible death. At time, like these women mentioned in today’s gospel we also found ourselves standing at the foot of the cross. Friends, stand at the cross of Jesus and bring to mind these situation of terrible sufferings like war, family troubles, situation of hunger and etc. Let us entrust to Jesus our worries and pains. We surrender to Him our discomforts. Even at the point of death the heart of Jesus is open to those who suffer. He is dying but He remain concern to his mother and to his disciples. Jesus asked Mary and John to care each other. What I loved most in today’s reading is the last line that says: “And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.” Home is where care is. Caring each other makes our home sweet. Friends, the greatest thing we can do nowadays is to take care each other. Even if you are angry, do not forget to take care of those who makes you upset. Even if you have your own worries, do not neglect the worries of others. Let us not abandon each other. Together is a beautiful place to be. Blessings Fr. Jhack

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Solemnity of the Pentecost John 20:19-23 We have a beautiful responsorial psalm today. “LORD, SEND OUT YOUR SPIRIT AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH.” The Solemnity of the Pentecost reminds us of our mission: “RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH.” How? To answer this profound question, let me use our readings as our guide for a better solution. First, the first reading reminds us of the power of language. “All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages.” Friends, let us not be afraid like the apostles because the “Breath of God” gives us the power to penetrate the hearts of the people. The disciples from being timid and fearful they became brave and courageous proclaimers. When we open our life to the Spirit there will be dynamism, energy, vitality and power in us. Language can change people. Language can move the heart. Friends, the power to tear down or build up lies in the power of your language. Remember that words can inspire and can destroy as well. Renew the face of the earth by your kind words. Suffice it to say, to renew the face of the earth speak the language of God alive in different languages. Second, to renew the face of the earth let us be an agent of unity. The Holy Spirit guarantees unity. Diversity should leads to unity. Unity is strength, division is weakness. When there is team work and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved. My dear friends, as church we don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be united. As family, we don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be united. There is no perfect husband, no perfect wife, no perfect priest but we can be a channel of unity. Individualism is a cancer to our community. Individualusm is like a virus. To transform the world we need different minds to work together. Diversity must lead to unity. Take note, unity cannot be spelled without “U.” Please never isolate yourself from your community. Our church is not exclusive! It is not only for brown people nor for the white nor for the black. It is for all and for everybody. Finally, to renew the face of the earth let us be an agent of forgiveness by being a medium of love. “Forgiving is the highest form of loving.” Hiding in the locked door Jesus transformed His apostles by breathing them the Spirit. He recreate dynamism by forgiveness of sin. Forgiveness of sin restore us back to God and the Holy Spirit opens the way back to God through reconciliation. When there is forgiveness of sin peace is serve. Conclusion: Bring a heart that never hates. Carry a smile that never fades. Bring a touch that never hurts and always carry a love that never breaks. Happy birthday to all of us. Let us continue to walk in the road of holiness. Blessings Fr. Jhack

FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS

Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter Year C John 21:20-25 Peter in today’s gospel is describe as a meddler-“pakialamero” in tagalog. He is getting into other people’s business! “Lord, what about him” was his comment. Peter is known as an inquisitive person! Today, we are invited to concentrate on our personal calling and mission. God’s call is personal. Do not meddle in the affairs of others. Life is easier if we mind our own business. Successful people never worry about what other people are doing. Sometimes we have a tendency like Peter but let us be aware that getting into other’s bussiness is not our business. Just do what God has assigned you to do and be blessed. Stop troubling yourself. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Finally, at the end of the gospel it says: “There are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.” This is telling us that our God is an awesome God. His providence goes beyond what is enough. My dear friends, I would like you to believe that God has store something special for you. I want you to believe that God’s blessings for your life are beyond the limit. Just look up, smile and say: Lord thank you! I deserve nothing but You give me everything. Blessings Fr. Jhack

DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE

Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter John 21:15-19 Year C Do you love me? This is an important question. Friends, how much of the things we do, we do it out of love? Do you do things out of love or do you do it for the sake of fulfilling an obligation? Jesus ask Simon: Do you love me more than THESE? The “these” was refered to the fruits of their hard labor in fishing. In short, Simon Peter was asked to choose between Jesus or the income. The gospel for today is very timely because we too are ask to make a better decisions in life. Choosing Jesus is a decision you will never regret. Choose Jesus over the things of this world. Moreover, we are also reminded to do all things with love. Friends, never do things out of money. Avoid doing things just to earn recognitions and praises. If we do something just to receive a recompense it will surely deplete us. But if we do what we do out of love, it will energize us. Mother Teresa once said: “Do small things with great love.” Love demands a loving response. Today, our gospel challenges us to prove our love by feeding and tending the lambs. Love for Jesus must be the foundation of our service. To follow Jesus we must be a person of love. If Jesus were to ask you, Do you love me? How would you respond? Blessings Fr. Jhack

THAT WE MAY BE ONE

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter Year C John 17:20-26 Our Gospel for today shows unto us what prayer is all about. Jesus prays not for himself but for His apostles. Friends, today we are challenged to remember others before we pray for ourselves. Nothing proves that you love someone more than mentioning and remembering them in your private prayers. When we pray for others God listens to us and blesses them. So when you are healthy, successful and happy remember that someone is praying for you. If people spent more time praying for others instead of talking about them they’d get better results. If we love someone, let us pray for them. Pray for peace and unity. Pray for their growth. Pray for their protection. Pray for their happiness. When we pray for each other, something supernatural takes place. Never doubt the power of prayer. I am bless and lucky because I know someone is wasting time praying for me. In today’s gospel Jesus prayed thrice asking the Father that we would all become one as He and the Father are one. There are divisions eveywhere. We live in a world full of divisions. Our lives were fragmented not only by division but also by opposition. Our gispel is very timely and opportune because it is calling us to unite. Oneness is not about evading diversities and eliminating differences. Oneness is all about love. Love is the most powerful weapon that can unite those divided by hatred and hostility. Unity is a sign of God’s presence. Where there is unity division will be gone. No hatred and dissension can rule in a world full of love. Friends, let us unite in love together. Let love be the name of our vaccine. Blessings Fr. Jhack

THE PROMISES OF JESUS

Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Year C John 17: 11b- 19 “We are in the world, but not of the world" My dear friends, today’s gospel reading reminds us that our belongingness is not on this planet. As follower Christ we must not be possessed by the worldly cares and concerns. We cannot improve the world if we conform to this world. The world’s values and priorities are less important than that of God. Thus, we are challenge not to conform our life to the standard of this passing world. We can never influence this universe by trying to be like it. This world of ours cannot give us complete joy. Three things to that inspired me after reading the gospel for today. First, God always protecting us “I guarded them and none of them was lost.” Brethren, never think that God does not care for us. He always do! God is fighting our battles, He is arranging things in our favor and making a way even if we dont see a way. God is our protector. Second, He always share His joy with us. We were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, unworthy and condemened. We were created to be victorious. Friends, the joy of heaven outweighs the passing pleasures of this world. God is the only true source of joy. And finally, we belong to Him. Nobody can snatch us away from the Lord. All in us is His. We are no longer of this world. Conclusion: It is better to be child of God than to be king of this world. Blessings Fr. Jhack

MAGNIFICAT

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Luke 1:39-56 “Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country.” Mary is from Nazareth and she had to travel by foot to Judea to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Biblical scholars says, it will take days of travel (2-3days maybe) going to Judea. Travelling before is not fun compared today. It was their tradition before that travellers had to carry with them their gods to protect them from any danger and harm along the way. But for Mary she never carry any gods because she bring with her the God of gods-Jesus in her womb. She too is pregnant! “And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” The visitation episode is telling us that if we carry Jesus with us we don’t need any amulets for protection. We don’t need lucky charms to carry. Jesus is enough! If we bring Jesus, we will be the source of joy for others. “For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leapt for joy.” Today, its my prayer that all of us will be pregnant of Jesus. (Mabuntis sana tayo at ang batang ating isisilang ay si Hesus.) Like Mary and Elizabeth, if we say yes to God, He can turn the impossible to possible. He can make your burdens into blessings. He can transform your trials into triumphs. Your mourning will be change into rejoicing. We need to have faith like Mary and Elizabeth. When we trust God the blessings He promised is from generation to generation. Finally, the Magnificat is the record of God’s mighty things done to Mary. God always favor the lowly than the arrogant. God loves the humble than the proud. Today, the gospel is inviting us to be humble and recall the great things God has done for us. Be grateful for all of them. Dont complain just be grateful. Friends what is your Magnificat? Blessings Fr. Jhack

TAKE COURAGE

May 30, 2022 Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter Year C John 16:29-33 What makes you depress? Are you frustrated by your failures? Are you broken hearted? Are you tired of everything? This message is for you! Today, the gospel is reminding us to continue to trust that with God we can overcome all obstacles and challenges in our life. “Take courage; I have conquered the world!” Folks, keep going no matter how hard life is. It maybe a bad day but its not a bad life. Remember, every difficulty is an opportunity in disguise. Don’t quit but do it. Moreover, peace and courage are two gifts that Jesus wants to leave with us. “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.” Peace is knowing that we have company. We are not alone in our struggles. And courage is acknowledging that God’s strength will shine out even in our human weakness. Friends, don’t let fear stops you. Bravery is the solution to regrets. Guys, go forth and be fierce. Blessings Fr. Jhack

LOOK UP

May 29, 2022 Solemnity of the Ascension Luke 24:46-53 I was blessed to visit the Ascension site in Jerusalem. In the pilgrimage site the attraction was about the mark of Jesus before he left for heaven. It was believed to be the earthly spot where Jesus ascended into Heaven after his resurrection. Folks, the first message ascension is asking us to leave a legacy. Make an indelible mark on your family that can never be deleted. What is your legacy? How do people will remember you? Today we are invited to be a light in a dark world. We are called to be a solution in a problematic society. Spend your heaven by doing good things here on earth. Pope Francis reminds us to find ways to spread the word of God to every corner of the world. As we do our mission the Lord promise us of his presence. “ I am with you always to the end of age.” Perhaps like the disciples some of us doubted of this yet let the promise of God shine on your problems. What God promises God provides. In our journey of faith there will be moments that we don’t feel his presence. But bear in mind that God’s promise does not depend on our feelings. If God has made a promise He will stand by it. Friends, God is with us. We need not to be afraid what is ahead of us. The best of it is, God is with us. Finally, ascension means going up. Our mission is not only to look down but also to look up. Do not allow the concerns of this world pull you down from ascending. We cannot fly if we are overloaded. Drop all your burdens. Drain all your worries. Folks, gaze up towards heaven because like Jesus that’s where we go to someday. Do everything that will bring us to heaven! Blessings Fr. Jhack

ASK

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter Year C John 16:23b-28 “Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” There is nothing wrong in asking. Dont be ashamed to ask. We need to ask because there are things that only the Lord can provide. Beg the Lord for He is gracious. When we ask, joy is the answer to our petitions. The Lord knows our needs but He wants us to present our deepest concerns and profound requests. What are your needs? Open your mouth and prepare to open your hands too to receive for the incoming blessings. Keep asking and wait for the right time to receive what you’re asking for. However, let us be mindful that our God is not like a vending machine. There are petitions and request of ours that were not granted not because God don’t like it but because it is for our good. When God does not answer our prayers it means He has another greater plans for us. You know what, God may not always answer the prayers we want but He will always answers the prayers we need. Prayer is not about what we want but its all about God’s will. Friends, God answers our prayers but not in the way we want it. Never stop praying because you can find the answers in prayers. Never stop praying. Always believe. Your miracles is on the way! Lord, thank you that You are listening to my prayers though it may not always be the answer I that am expecting. Thank you for giving me something much better than to what I desire. Friends, be careful what you ask God for. You just might get it. Blessings Fr. Jhack

GRADUATION CLOSING PRAYER

Most gracious and loving God, You are source of wisdom. You are the Alpha and the Omega. We thank you for everything this year 2022 especially for blessing our learnings and hard works. We thank you for keeping us safe from all the danger and harm. As we close this academic school year we humbly beg you to continue pouring out your blessings upon these graduates and their families. Bless their lives with earthly success and heavenly favours. May they seek to practice what they have learned with meekness. Grant that they may strive to be good example to others. Enable them to discern what is right. Help them to me more grateful. Empower them to walk in the truth. May their lives reflects the beauty of Your heart. Fill them with an unquenchable desire to learn your Word. And may they all continue to live lives of humility and kindness, learning and discovery, peace, love and gratefulness as they bless the world with their presence. May the paths they take always lead to you. Lord, we entrust to You the dreams and aspirations of these lovely graduates. Use them for Your greater glory. Thank you for giving them smart and wise educators. Thank you for the teachers who have shaped them intelligently. Thank you for the school administration for giving these graduate a conducive environment to learn. Thank you for all the bus drivers who patiently give these students here a safe ride. Thank you for the school non-teaching staff and personnel for their untiring support and kindness. And most especially we thank you Lord for all the proud parents here for their unceasing love express through different ways for making their children a better Christian. Thank for giving us a lovely community who relentlessly cater the gospel values, morals and sound teachings. This we pray in hope and thanksgiving through Christ our Lord. Amen. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen